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Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum
This fascinating museum displays a remarkable collection of tools, textiles and photographs from Phitsanulok Province, as well as many knick-knacks from…
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Phitsanulok
Phitsanulok (พิษณุโลก) is a convenient base from which to explore the attractions of historical Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai and Kamphaeng Phet. As such it sees relatively few independent travelers but a fair number of package tourists. The frenetic and friendly city also boasts some interesting sights and museums, chief of which is Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat, which contains one of the country’s most revered Buddha images.
Those willing to forge their own path can also use Phitsanulok as a base to visit the nearby national parks of Thung Salaeng Luang and Phu Hin Rong Kla, the latter the former strategic headquarters of the Communist Party of Thailand.
Explore Phitsanulok
- SSergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum
This fascinating museum displays a remarkable collection of tools, textiles and photographs from Phitsanulok Province, as well as many knick-knacks from…
- WWat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat
The main wí·hăhn (sanctuary) at this temple, known by locals as Wat Yai, appears small from the outside, but houses the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, one of…
- WWat Ratburana
Across the street from Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat, Wat Ratburana draws fewer visitors but in some ways is more interesting than its famous neighbour. In…
- BBuranathai Buddha Image Foundry
Almost across the street from Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum, and also belonging to Sergeant Major Thawee, is the Buranathai Buddha Image Foundry,…
- CClock Tower
A clock tower in central Phitsanulok.
- WWat Nang Phaya
A Buddhist temple in Phitsanulok.
- PPakistan Mosque
A mosque in Phitsanulok.
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Phitsanulok.
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Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum
This fascinating museum displays a remarkable collection of tools, textiles and photographs from Phitsanulok Province, as well as many knick-knacks from…
See
Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat
The main wí·hăhn (sanctuary) at this temple, known by locals as Wat Yai, appears small from the outside, but houses the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, one of…
See
Wat Ratburana
Across the street from Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat, Wat Ratburana draws fewer visitors but in some ways is more interesting than its famous neighbour. In…
See
Buranathai Buddha Image Foundry
Almost across the street from Sergeant Major Thawee Folk Museum, and also belonging to Sergeant Major Thawee, is the Buranathai Buddha Image Foundry,…
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